RFID Software Developer - Undergraduate Student

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking candidates for an internship-focused software role to support the Safeguards Science and Technology organization. You will contribute to RFID, Auto-ID, and IoT-based applications while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or hold a BS in CS/Software Engineering, with GPA benchmarks and experience in Git, APIs, and secure development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed BS in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field with GPA requirements.
• Experience with RFID, Auto-ID, IoT, or connected-device apps.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, C#, C++, or Python.
• Hands-on SDK and application development experience.
• Experience with source control, testing, debugging, and secure software practices.

Responsibilities

• Support National Security Mission and contribute to safeguards technology.
• Develop or integrate RFID/Auto-ID applications and related software.
• Document technical work and communicate results effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional scientific environment.

Skills

RFID SDK

Application development

Git

APIs

Java

Kotlin

C#

C++

Python

RFID/IoT apps

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/Software Eng

Equivalent experience

Tools

Zebra RFID API 3 SDK

Android SDK

LLRP

Git

Job description

What You Will Do

Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the best minds in the world!

The Safeguards Science and Technology organization's purpose is to defend against state-actor misuse of nuclear materials by developing and testing new technologies for domestic and international safeguards and providing training for the safeguards community.

We are seeking science and engineering undergraduate, graduate, post-bachelor, and post-master candidates who want to make an impact in one or more areas of our Global Security mission. The organization accomplishes this mission by fostering a work environment that encourages creative problem solving, teamwork, and passion for the mission while allowing flexibility in the work assignment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Experience:

• Hands-on experience with RFID software development kits (SDKs).


• Hands-on experience with application development.


• Experience with source control (Git), automated testing, debugging, technical documentation, and secure software development practices.


• Experience with APIs and network communication interfaces.


• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages, such as Java,


• Kotlin, C#, C++, or Python.


• Software development experience, including development or integration of RFID, Auto-ID, IoT, or connected-device applications.

Communications:

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a professional scientific or technical environment, both verbally and in writing. The candidate must have experience documenting technical work through reports, presentations, or instructional materials, and must be proficient with standard business and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Teamwork:

The candidate must have experience working collaboratively in team-based environments, including research, instructional, or operational settings, and must be able to work effectively with peers, mentors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Education/Experience:

If applying for an undergraduate internship, the applicant must be currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field (or recent graduate) from an accredited program, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or must possess an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The applicant must be currently enrolled (12 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate degree-granting program (or international equivalent) and must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an accredited undergraduate degree program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Zebra RFID API 3 SDK.


• Experience developing RFID applications for fixed readers, including electronic product codes (EPCs), inventory operations, tag filtering, reader events, and factors affecting tag-read performance.


• Experience developing RFID applications for mobile readers, including user interfaces, reader connectivity, tag acquisition, local data storage, and synchronization with enterprise systems.


• Experience with RFID real-time location system (RTLS) platforms, including location APIs, zone transitions, dwell-time calculations, confidence indicators, and handling delayed or out-of-order events.


• Familiarity with network security.


• Experience with software lifecycle management.


• Experience with middleware that transforms RFID reads and location events into validated business transactions.


• Proficiency in SQL and relational database integration, including schema design, queries, transactions, and data integrity.


• Experience integrating RFID applications with enterprise inventory systems.


• Working knowledge of passive UHF RFID technology, including electronic product codes (EPCs), inventory operations, tag filtering, reader events, and factors affecting tag-read performance.


• Experience with full-stack development.


• Experience with Android SDK.


• Familiarity with Material Design (Android UI).


• Experience with security management, including implementing and maintaining authentication, role-based access, secure communications, credential and certificate management, audit logging, and vulnerability remediation for RFID applications and supported reader interfaces.


• Experience with RFID maintenance, including developing and maintaining applications, middleware, and database interfaces; monitoring system health; investigating failures; and coordinating firmware and SDK updates, compatibility testing, and recovery procedures.


• Experience with reader configuration management, including developing tools to centrally manage reader settings such as antenna selection, transmit power, inventory sessions, filters, triggers, and network parameters; maintaining approved configuration baselines, version histories, drift detection, and rollback capabilities (experience with Microsoft Intune and Google Zero Touch Provisioning is relevant).


• Experience using the Low Level Reader Protocol (LLRP), reader REST APIs, and messaging interfaces such as MQTT.

Work Environment:

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (\"green card\") holders are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network


• Dental and vision insurance


• Free basic life and disability insurance


• Paid childbirth and parental leave


• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)


• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance


• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)


• Onsite gyms and wellness programs


• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

*Eligibility requirements:

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

No Clearance:

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.